Airport wifi at ADD
Addis Ababa Bole offers free wifi, usually after a sign-in page. Airport wifi drops when you leave the terminal, and on a shared network it is wise to keep banking and passwords off it.
Why your own data on a layover
- Message family the moment you land
- Gate changes and boarding calls in the airline app
- Maps and rides if you leave the airport
- Works again at your destination with no new SIM
Flights through Addis Ababa
Ethiopian Airlines connects through ADD. Track yours live on the map and get an email if it is delayed.
Via Addis Ababa to: one eSIM for both, or two
Live plans from our catalogue. "One eSIM" plans cover Ethiopia and that country on a single QR code; prices are the lowest plan in each family.
| Flying on to | One eSIM for Ethiopia and there | Or two eSIMs |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | No single plan covers both | Ethiopia + United Kingdom |
| Ireland | No single plan covers both | Ethiopia + Ireland |
| United States | No single plan covers both | Ethiopia + United States |
| Canada | No single plan covers both | Ethiopia + Canada |
| Australia | No single plan covers both | Ethiopia + Australia |
| New Zealand | No single plan covers both | Ethiopia + New Zealand |
| India | No single plan covers both | Ethiopia + India |
| Pakistan | No single plan covers both | Ethiopia + Pakistan |
| Bangladesh | No single plan covers both | Ethiopia + Bangladesh |
| Sri Lanka | No single plan covers both | Ethiopia + Sri Lanka |
| Nepal | No single plan covers both | Ethiopia + Nepal |
| Philippines | No single plan covers both | Ethiopia + Philippines |
| Thailand | No single plan covers both | Ethiopia + Thailand |
| Malaysia | No single plan covers both | Ethiopia + Malaysia |
| Indonesia | No single plan covers both | Ethiopia + Indonesia |
| Vietnam | No single plan covers both | Ethiopia + Vietnam |
| Singapore | No single plan covers both | Ethiopia + Singapore |
| Hong Kong SAR China | No single plan covers both | Ethiopia + Hong Kong SAR China |
| China | No single plan covers both | Ethiopia + China |
| Japan | No single plan covers both | Ethiopia + Japan |
| South Korea | No single plan covers both | Ethiopia + South Korea |
| United Arab Emirates | No single plan covers both | Ethiopia + United Arab Emirates |
| Qatar | No single plan covers both | Ethiopia + Qatar |
| Saudi Arabia | No single plan covers both | Ethiopia + Saudi Arabia |
| Oman | No single plan covers both | Ethiopia + Oman |
| Kuwait | No single plan covers both | Ethiopia + Kuwait |
| Bahrain | No single plan covers both | Ethiopia + Bahrain |
| Türkiye | No single plan covers both | Ethiopia + Türkiye |
| Egypt | No single plan covers both | Ethiopia + Egypt |
| Morocco | No single plan covers both | Ethiopia + Morocco |
| Nigeria | No single plan covers both | Ethiopia + Nigeria |
| Ghana | No single plan covers both | Ethiopia + Ghana |
| Kenya | No single plan covers both | Ethiopia + Kenya |
| South Africa | No single plan covers both | Ethiopia + South Africa |
| France | No single plan covers both | Ethiopia + France |
| Germany | No single plan covers both | Ethiopia + Germany |
| Italy | No single plan covers both | Ethiopia + Italy |
| Spain | No single plan covers both | Ethiopia + Spain |
| Portugal | No single plan covers both | Ethiopia + Portugal |
| Netherlands | No single plan covers both | Ethiopia + Netherlands |
| Switzerland | No single plan covers both | Ethiopia + Switzerland |
| Greece | No single plan covers both | Ethiopia + Greece |
| Brazil | No single plan covers both | Ethiopia + Brazil |
| Mexico | No single plan covers both | Ethiopia + Mexico |
Addis Ababa layover questions
Do I need an eSIM for a layover in Addis Ababa?
Not always, but it helps. Airport wifi usually means a sign-in page and a shared network, and it stops working the moment you leave the terminal. With your own data you can message family, check your gate, book a ride and use maps from the moment the doors open, without signing in to anything.
Can one eSIM cover Ethiopia and my next country?
The table above shows the options. Where no single plan covers both, two eSIMs work fine: phones hold several and you switch the data line in settings.
Will I lose my own number?
No. Our eSIMs are data only. Your own SIM stays in the phone for calls, texts and bank codes; you only switch mobile data to the eSIM.
When should I install it?
At home before you fly, on wifi. Most plans start when the eSIM first connects to a network at your destination, so installing early costs you no days.
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